Halloween is almost here! Costumes are planned, the candy is purchased and decorations are going up in all the neighbourhoods. But in Canada, October is an unpredictable month. This year it’s been unseasonably warm, but will that hold through the 31st? Only time will tell. We have had many years of October trick or treating. […]
Kid inventors wanted: Ripley’s holding worldwide contest
Is your child always creating fun and crazy new toys and inventions? Are they between the ages of four and eleven? Ripley’s has a contest just for them! Inspired by the ingenuity and creative talent found in this year’s Believe It or Not! book, Ripley’s has teamed up with UK-based YouTube channel Kids Invent Stuff to create the Out of […]
Mystery Packs have quick turnaround time at KFPL
When the staff at Kingston Frontenac Public Library (KFPL) reached out to me to share about their new Mystery Packs, I knew it was something I wanted to write about on my blog. Being an avid reader, I love wandering through the library picking out books at random and reading the cover synopses. I am […]
A Holiday Letter to you, dear reader
Friends and Followers, In lieu of a Christmas Card this year, we are sending out a little update on how our 2020 has been. With the chaos and uncertain times, we thought it would be nice to check in with everyone and share how we’ve managed through the pandemic. As you may know, I left […]
How to do ‘Date Night’ when kids are home all the time
The last seven months have been different. And that’s putting it mildly. Many of us have been trying to stay safe and therefore have been spending a lot of time at home – or outside during the nice weather. Well, winter’s coming. The lazy days of summer are behind us for this year, and we’ll […]